… Samsung is expanding the SmartThings connectivity platform to include many IKEA products . The company promises "seamless integration" with the furniture giant's Matter-over-Thread devices , which include stuff like smart lights , air quality sensors, remote controls and smart plugs. …
… Related 6 HACS integrations that combine my self-hosted services with Home Assistant Smart devices aren't the only things I control with my Home Assistant server Adding a Bluetooth adapter to your HASS node can unlock extra integrations Even toothbrushes support Bluetooth capabilities these days Le… …
… While it’s entirely possible for smartphone chipsets to feature significantly faster Neural Processing Units NPUs and flash memory capable of tremendous speed gains, the DRAM aspect is an area that requires thorough innovation if smartphones are to achieve true on-device AI functionality. …
… The Alexa Devices integration exposes Speak and Announce entities for each Alexa device. In automation, you can send TTS messages directly to specific devices without adding bloat to your setup with the Alexa Media Player integration. …
… Related Local LLMs changed how I use Home Assistant, and now my smart devices actually listen Local LLMs made my Home Assistant setup far more responsive than any app or integration I’ve paired unconventional devices and services with Home Assistant And it’s all thanks to HACS integrations Even in … …
… Related 6 Home Assistant integrations I wish I knew about day one It took me longer than expected to find the integrations that my home needed The best smart home upgrade is often the least “smart” one In 2026, the smart home industry races towards Matter, Thread, AI, and Wi-Fi 7. …
… For most of my early Home Assistant days, I relied on the built-in integrations to pair random devices to my smart home hub. But it didn’t take me a lot of time to jump headfirst into the seemingly never-ending list of third-party integrations on the Home Assistant Community Store. …
… Pros + Integration with Home Assistant + Numerous connectivity options + Control via app + The manufacturer's ecosystem Cons - No Matter or other smart home services - Some features require a subscription - Not all devices are supported in Home Assistant Price and Availability X-Sense offers the X-… …
Had this working in the house pretty much since it came out. Front Door Face Unlock — Self-Hosted Guide Automatically unlock your front door using face recognition, NFC, or PIN via UniFi Access + Home Assistant + Matter …
Hey r/homelab, A while ago I posted about OpenNMC, my open-source replacement for APC SmartSlot network management cards. The short version: I got tired of APC network cards being closed and expensive, so I started build…
On May 12, Google hosted “The Android Show: I/O Edition” before the main Google I/O keynote and honestly this may end up being one of Google’s biggest ecosystem shifts in years Android 17 is no longer being treated like …
I genuinely think Microsoft could dominate way more of the consumer market if they actually committed to it properly instead of half-doing everything. Like… they already own the ecosystem pieces: Windows Xbox Copilot / A…
I'm pretty new to homelabbing and this is my first mini rack! Started with the Beelink ME Mini and then just kinda grew from there (it's always the way hey haha). It idles at 70 watts (not too shabby for how much is goin…
